Therapists in San Francisco, CA 94109

"Therapy is about helping you with your unique challenges. Supporting you over the short or long term. My primary goal includes offering hope and a safe space in which to explore difficulties and solutions. Obstacles can vary over the lifespan, and many different types of symptoms or events can change your ability to manage your relationships or work stress levels."

"Therapy is about helping you with your unique challenges. Supporting you over the short or long term. My primary goal includes offering hope and a safe space in which to explore difficulties and solutions. Obstacles can vary over the lifespan, and many different types of symptoms or events can change your ability to manage your relationships or work stress levels."

"My approach is best described as interactive, personable, nonjudgmental, and aimed at bringing about change that's both meaningful and real. I tend not to view people's issues or concerns as a form of pathology or neurosis, but rather as particular problems in living. I see each person as genuinely unique, and so avoid cookie-cutter approaches. My role is to help individuals and couples work through problems as effectively and efficiently as possible, in a way that builds confidence, self-respect, hope, and, ultimately, a fresh way of living life."

"My approach is best described as interactive, personable, nonjudgmental, and aimed at bringing about change that's both meaningful and real. I tend not to view people's issues or concerns as a form of pathology or neurosis, but rather as particular problems in living. I see each person as genuinely unique, and so avoid cookie-cutter approaches. My role is to help individuals and couples work through problems as effectively and efficiently as possible, in a way that builds confidence, self-respect, hope, and, ultimately, a fresh way of living life."

"I am a licensed marriage and family therapist providing psychotherapy for adults, teens, and families in private practice in San Francisco. I have been working clinically with clients for over seven years. I discovered my passion for listening to and learning from others while working in a variety of settings including schools, jails, and community mental health agencies. I wholeheartedly believe that you are the expert on you, and when shown empathy, understanding, and respect, can grow and heal."

"I am a licensed marriage and family therapist providing psychotherapy for adults, teens, and families in private practice in San Francisco. I have been working clinically with clients for over seven years. I discovered my passion for listening to and learning from others while working in a variety of settings including schools, jails, and community mental health agencies. I wholeheartedly believe that you are the expert on you, and when shown empathy, understanding, and respect, can grow and heal."

"I work with individuals and couples looking to benefit from brief, problem-focused treatments that work. I provide treatment for individuals and/or couples coping with a wide range of concerns including trouble sleeping, anxiety, depression, couples conflict and concerns with sexual health. I am passionate about helping my patients optimize their physical, mental and emotional health and take a collaborative and practical approach. I am committed to making sure we are a good fit, so please feel free to call me for a complimentary phone consultation."

"I work with individuals and couples looking to benefit from brief, problem-focused treatments that work. I provide treatment for individuals and/or couples coping with a wide range of concerns including trouble sleeping, anxiety, depression, couples conflict and concerns with sexual health. I am passionate about helping my patients optimize their physical, mental and emotional health and take a collaborative and practical approach. I am committed to making sure we are a good fit, so please feel free to call me for a complimentary phone consultation."

"Dr. Waldron is a postdoctoral fellow with a focus in behavioral medicine. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based treatments with consideration for the patient's unique biological, psychological, and social factors impacting physical and emotional health. She has expertise working with a wide range of psychological concerns and health conditions, with an emphasis in behavioral sleep medicine, sexual functioning, and couples therapy. Dr. Waldron has conducted research in chronic pain management, women's health, and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders as well as consulted with innovative technology companies in an effort to improve access to mental health care."

"Dr. Waldron is a postdoctoral fellow with a focus in behavioral medicine. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based treatments with consideration for the patient's unique biological, psychological, and social factors impacting physical and emotional health. She has expertise working with a wide range of psychological concerns and health conditions, with an emphasis in behavioral sleep medicine, sexual functioning, and couples therapy. Dr. Waldron has conducted research in chronic pain management, women's health, and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders as well as consulted with innovative technology companies in an effort to improve access to mental health care."

"I support clients who are facing life’s challenges. Some of these issues include: life transitions, relationships with others, family dynamics, body image, work stressors, grief and loss, and experiences around sexuality. Most importantly, I support clients in developing a better relationship with themselves. My style is warm and compassionate. Clients often share that they feel comfortable with me right away. My style of therapy is integrative, which means that I bring together a variety of approaches to support our work"

"I support clients who are facing life’s challenges. Some of these issues include: life transitions, relationships with others, family dynamics, body image, work stressors, grief and loss, and experiences around sexuality. Most importantly, I support clients in developing a better relationship with themselves. My style is warm and compassionate. Clients often share that they feel comfortable with me right away. My style of therapy is integrative, which means that I bring together a variety of approaches to support our work"

"To suffer is to be in psychological pain. We know in our heads that it's not a crime or unfortunate personality defect to suffer. We work hard to achieve our goals and seek a healthy life balance. Yet, for many of us, it's our hearts that override what we think, what we do and what we believe. We try to fix ourselves, adjusting our approach, our attitude, and our attention. But suffering doesn't care about what we do, how we appear, what's nice or perfect. Suffering responds when we are honest, in our own words, not only in the private recesses of our minds but out loud, in a safe and trusting conversation. "

"To suffer is to be in psychological pain. We know in our heads that it's not a crime or unfortunate personality defect to suffer. We work hard to achieve our goals and seek a healthy life balance. Yet, for many of us, it's our hearts that override what we think, what we do and what we believe. We try to fix ourselves, adjusting our approach, our attitude, and our attention. But suffering doesn't care about what we do, how we appear, what's nice or perfect. Suffering responds when we are honest, in our own words, not only in the private recesses of our minds but out loud, in a safe and trusting conversation. "

"I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I work almost exclusively with adults overcoming struggles with anxiety and depression. People often experience depression and/or anxiety when they are dissatisfied with important relationships in their personal and professional lives. I have particular interest in helping clients develop skills to overcome shyness and social anxiety issues which can interfere with having the kind of relationships that give special meaning to one's life. I am also the co-founder of the National Social Anxiety Center."

"I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I work almost exclusively with adults overcoming struggles with anxiety and depression. People often experience depression and/or anxiety when they are dissatisfied with important relationships in their personal and professional lives. I have particular interest in helping clients develop skills to overcome shyness and social anxiety issues which can interfere with having the kind of relationships that give special meaning to one's life. I am also the co-founder of the National Social Anxiety Center."

"Starting therapy can feel scary. It can also be the beginning of a more satisfying and fulfilling life. Struggling with relationships, emotional distress, and upsetting thoughts is difficult. Trying to do so alone is even more challenging. As a therapist, I always aim to offer a safe and thoughtful environment in which you can feel both understood and helped in a real and lasting way."

"Starting therapy can feel scary. It can also be the beginning of a more satisfying and fulfilling life. Struggling with relationships, emotional distress, and upsetting thoughts is difficult. Trying to do so alone is even more challenging. As a therapist, I always aim to offer a safe and thoughtful environment in which you can feel both understood and helped in a real and lasting way."

"San Francisco Counseling Center is a group of therapists, dedicated to providing high quality therapy. We provide individual, couples, group, and family therapy. We also provide parenting coaching and premarital counseling. Additionally, we do regular talks for graduate students on different topics, and provide training and consultation services to other therapists. We also do talks for the general public, on topics such as family life, parenting concerns, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. Please see our website at sfcounselingcenter.com, and check our blog for more information blog.sfcounselingcenter.com."

"San Francisco Counseling Center is a group of therapists, dedicated to providing high quality therapy. We provide individual, couples, group, and family therapy. We also provide parenting coaching and premarital counseling. Additionally, we do regular talks for graduate students on different topics, and provide training and consultation services to other therapists. We also do talks for the general public, on topics such as family life, parenting concerns, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. Please see our website at sfcounselingcenter.com, and check our blog for more information blog.sfcounselingcenter.com."

"I believe that the authentic client-therapist relationship and our innate ability to heal are forceful powers for change. I would like our work to feel meaningful to you. We will work together to come to new understandings about your emotions, behaviors and experiences. The goal is not only to make changes in your behaviors, or to make peace through acceptance, but to gain insight into your personal system of meaning, underlying issues of your symptoms and in your relationship to self, body, food and community."

"I believe that the authentic client-therapist relationship and our innate ability to heal are forceful powers for change. I would like our work to feel meaningful to you. We will work together to come to new understandings about your emotions, behaviors and experiences. The goal is not only to make changes in your behaviors, or to make peace through acceptance, but to gain insight into your personal system of meaning, underlying issues of your symptoms and in your relationship to self, body, food and community."

"I work with those currently in a relationship--and those who would like to be in one--but who've found the road is a bit rocky.
If you're a couple stuck in painful patterns, --or if you're single and attracted to the wrong kind of partner --or find that you tend to "settle" because you lose hope of ever finding the right one for you...I can offer you a personalized, effective, satisfying approach, a way to stay true to yourself and yet be vibrantly open to the loving intimacy you seek."

"I work with those currently in a relationship--and those who would like to be in one--but who've found the road is a bit rocky.
If you're a couple stuck in painful patterns, --or if you're single and attracted to the wrong kind of partner --or find that you tend to "settle" because you lose hope of ever finding the right one for you...I can offer you a personalized, effective, satisfying approach, a way to stay true to yourself and yet be vibrantly open to the loving intimacy you seek."

"Are you here because you're having a "dark night of the soul" and feeling hopeless? Or do you want to change a relationship pattern that keeps repeating no matter how much you try? Perhaps you want to transform your low self-esteem and FINALLY believe in yourself...You know that something has to change, but what and how? You have most likely thought yourself in circles around the problem, but you cannot think your way out of this one. Does all that thinking send you spiraling out and anxious, your inner-critic having a field day?"

"Are you here because you're having a "dark night of the soul" and feeling hopeless? Or do you want to change a relationship pattern that keeps repeating no matter how much you try? Perhaps you want to transform your low self-esteem and FINALLY believe in yourself...You know that something has to change, but what and how? You have most likely thought yourself in circles around the problem, but you cannot think your way out of this one. Does all that thinking send you spiraling out and anxious, your inner-critic having a field day?"

"I invite you onto an amazing path which opens up before your very eyes, your internal world. Explore your lived experience, and receive the support you need to discover the answers that previously eluded you."

"I invite you onto an amazing path which opens up before your very eyes, your internal world. Explore your lived experience, and receive the support you need to discover the answers that previously eluded you."

"Marisa T. Mazza, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist. She enjoys helping people learn new ways of interacting with thoughts and feelings so they can live meaningful lives. Her approach allows individuals to face their fears in a gradual and gentle way."

"Marisa T. Mazza, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist. She enjoys helping people learn new ways of interacting with thoughts and feelings so they can live meaningful lives. Her approach allows individuals to face their fears in a gradual and gentle way."

"I work with individuals and couples looking to benefit from brief, problem-focused treatments that work. I provide treatment for individuals and/or couples coping with a wide range of concerns including trouble sleeping, anxiety, depression, couples conflict and concerns with sexual health. I am passionate about helping my patients optimize their physical, mental and emotional health and take a collaborative and practical approach. I am committed to making sure we are a good fit, so please feel free to call me for a complimentary phone consultation."

"I work with individuals and couples looking to benefit from brief, problem-focused treatments that work. I provide treatment for individuals and/or couples coping with a wide range of concerns including trouble sleeping, anxiety, depression, couples conflict and concerns with sexual health. I am passionate about helping my patients optimize their physical, mental and emotional health and take a collaborative and practical approach. I am committed to making sure we are a good fit, so please feel free to call me for a complimentary phone consultation."

"I specialize in working with people who feel anxious or overwhelmed in relationships, whether with a significant other, in social situations, or with family. Often this involves working with trauma as well as challenging relationship dynamics. My approach is direct, compassionate, and transformative, and utilizes the proven research on the importance of the neurobiology of attachment along with a holistic toolbox including mindfulness and somatic (body oriented) awareness."

"I specialize in working with people who feel anxious or overwhelmed in relationships, whether with a significant other, in social situations, or with family. Often this involves working with trauma as well as challenging relationship dynamics. My approach is direct, compassionate, and transformative, and utilizes the proven research on the importance of the neurobiology of attachment along with a holistic toolbox including mindfulness and somatic (body oriented) awareness."

"I have been in private practice since 1981
and I am a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSF Medical School.
I am dedicated to working collaboratively with people to efficiently address their
clinical issues with warmth and compassion."

"I have been in private practice since 1981
and I am a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSF Medical School.
I am dedicated to working collaboratively with people to efficiently address their
clinical issues with warmth and compassion."

"Dr. Aguirre is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialties in mood regulation, life stressors, and multiculturalism. She has expertise in working with a wide range of psychological concerns including major depression, anxiety, trauma and psychosis. Dr. Aguirre's clinical approach lies in integrating evidence-based treatments such as CBT and mindfulness-based interventions, with consideration for each patient’s unique cultural, biological, and psychological background. She has conducted research and led workshops in the areas of CBT, family therapy, self-compassion and mental wellbeing. "

"Dr. Aguirre is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialties in mood regulation, life stressors, and multiculturalism. She has expertise in working with a wide range of psychological concerns including major depression, anxiety, trauma and psychosis. Dr. Aguirre's clinical approach lies in integrating evidence-based treatments such as CBT and mindfulness-based interventions, with consideration for each patient’s unique cultural, biological, and psychological background. She has conducted research and led workshops in the areas of CBT, family therapy, self-compassion and mental wellbeing. "

"Dr. Watson is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist with experience in lifespan neuropsychology. Her research and clinical interests lie in understanding the complex interplay of brain-behavior relationships."

"Dr. Watson is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist with experience in lifespan neuropsychology. Her research and clinical interests lie in understanding the complex interplay of brain-behavior relationships."

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